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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-16
WANTS TO SEE THE LAW.


Of His RigAtsous Indignation.
A negro in Arkansaw was beating .
steer. He had him hemmed up in a
fence-corner and was administering
blows with a hoop-pole.
'What are you doing there, you
trifling rascal7'' asked . benevolent
looking man. refining up his horse at
the fence.
"Who yer calm q triflin' raskul?
whoa, heah, sah." addressing the steer.
''Try to 'scaps dis heah just triberla-
ton an I'll hurt yer. sho'. Who you
callin' cr trifiin' raskul?" addressing
the benevolent gentleman.
"You know who. You good-for
nothing scoundrel. you ought to be
punished severely for beating that poor
animal Let him 60"
LET who go?"
.'The steer. confound you"
Il amt gwine ter do it confoun'
yerse'f, sah."
"rll see what law there is to fit your
case"
'.Bleeged ter yer. sab. but at de same
time amt yer gwine ter see bout cr
law ter fit dis blame steers case? Ef
understands it-whoa-wup! Try ter
git er way frum me an I'll hurt yer.
sho. understan' dat it's de laws
bus mess ter take bofe sides o de sub
jeck. Ought ter 'vestigate de facks in
dis case TO yer come er jumpin' on me.
Acks like yer's got de rights o er mans
wife. come er jumpin' on me dis way.
Whoa here, now sab, an lemme splain
yer position ter dis heah anxious white
pusson. o. stan back dar." seizing
the pole with both hands "Ef yer
tries ter pass me while I'm er gibin'
er count o yerse'f I'll knock yer down.
she. Now. generman, keep on yer
shirt an I II splain dis thing. luther
day went ter de city ter see my son,
Calvin - bright chile, sab. runs er
'spress wagin. bright chile - an
thought beSo' de Lawd I was gwine ter
git run over. sho. I neber seed do like
O. wagins and umblybusses and streek.
kyahs, an eberthing it peerd like dat
could move wanted ter run ober me.
and, sir, da KEEP me er dodgin'. da did.
all de time, but spite al dat l thought
in mo soul dat l gwine ter git run ober.
nohow. Wall. sab. had ter fight fur
ever inch O. groun'. an I got erway
frum dat town widout bein' teched an
come home, mighty glad. too. dat
could STAN roun' widout bein' in
danger. l come out heah in de lot dis
mawnin' an stood heah wild er pOw'ful
peaceful feelin'. glad. I tell yer. dat ]
had dun 'skaped al de dangers, when
Ill do sudden dis heah 'fernal steer dat
I traded fur las fall knocked me down
an run smack smooth ober me. Now,
les think O. dat AFTER shaping al
dem dangers. to come back home an
be rum ober by er blame steer dat won't
be two wears ole till some time in DE-
summer. Think o. de manners o dis
heah ackshun. Whoa, heah. sab! Whoa,
here"
Whop!
"Whoa. heah, tell yer. Had sr been
or umblybuss it would be diffant. but eI
blame steer wild cuckle-burrs in his tail
Whoa, heah-"
Whop! Whop!
..whoa heah, now. an reap de re
ward 'cordin' ter de crime in de flesh
Go, on now. generman. an ct yer ker
ine any law ergin me. wants you
to fetch me some o. it Whoa, now
sah."-Ark0nsosO Traveller.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-16
TO CHECK MosE-eLEED.

An AnDsat which Ordinarily Requires
but simple Treatment.
Epistaxis, or bleeding from the nose.
does not. ~ . rule, require other than
simple domestic treatment When hem
urrhage of this kind seems 10 be spon-
taneous. and there il no apparent ex-
citing cause, il is best to let it alone.
ss it may be an effort Of nature to get
rid Of an over-supply Of blood. and
thus relieve some internal organ from
over-distension and congestion. An
attack Of apoplexy has doubtless often
teen prevented through this safety
valve which nature has provided
When it becomes necessary to check
hem0rrhage from the nose, one Of the
several following methods may be
tried:
II the blood flows from the nose in a
continuous stream, or when the loss
has become considerable by continued
and constant dropping. it may be
checked BY applying . cold douche to
the face or back part Of the neck-an
ice-pack will answer the Same purpose.
The snufling up into the nostrils Of
cold water containing salt. tannin or
alum is very good. Another method
il to take = long strip Of lint. or old
Hne,. soaked in water containing
either Of the above ingredients. and
gently introduce ono end OF the
"trip into tho nostril with the aid
Of . pencil or pen-holder; the strip
should be pushed in until the whole
nostril is packed; this serves to oct -
= plug, which, with the astringent
properties Of the preparation used. will
IN nearly every instance stop further
hemorrhage.
Should any Of these not prove suff-
cient, it is quite evident that the bleed
ing comes from the upper or back part
Of the nose. and in that case the SER
vices Of . physician are required Fro
quent attacks Of epistaxis denote . low
and debilitated condition Of the sys-
tenn. and require medicinal treatment
-Goldes RuIe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-16

The breeze from N open window
blew . match safe from . shelf in .
house near Boston. The safe was
broken, The matches ignited and when
discovered there was . brisk fire burn
ing in that room. and ten minutes
more would have seen frst-class con-
na9rs&jon.-Philodelphjo Pres.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-16

-"What does transparent msanF
asked . Scotch school board teacher
lately of his class in the third standard.
After . long pause he almost despaired
cf getting an answer. when suddenly
IN urchin with . rough head and dirty
lace cracked his fingers sxcitedly.
.sWally'' said the teacher, encourag-
inely. MY mither. sir." your
mother! Dear me, how so!'' because.
explained the neglected boy. when
nav father cam hame the ither nich4 he
aaid 10 my mither. 'Ha. my Teddy. / -
through - noo! "-BvooAys Eesh
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-16

1t has recently been computed BY
an officer Of the Ordnance Department
IN Washington that the weight carried
by soldier equipped with rod bayonet.
rifle and cartridge belt three day.
cooked rations and 100 rounds Of ball
cartridges and complete Exit Of cloth
ing. 10 S. pounds 2.5S ounces; with
Springfield rife. bayonet scabbard.
cartridge boxes and leather belt. cloth
ing and ammunition. ETC., il 81 pounds
l.65 ounces; with Springfield rife. bay
onet. scabbarvl. cartridge belt clothing.
ammunition. ETC.. il IS pounds 1855
ounces.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
AT MULBERRY POINT.
The Reunion Yesterday of the Union
Veteran Association of GuilfOrd and
Madison.

The Reunion Yesterday of the Union
Veteran Association of GuilfOrd and
Madison.
GUnFoRD, Aug 16-The Union Veteran
association of Guilford and Madison held its
reunion to-day at Mulberry Point, Guilford.
This association, of which Edison S. Bishop is
president, Hiram Hall secretary and M. E.
Cook treasurer, was organized some nine
months ago by some members of the g. A.
R. post in Guilford who were DESTROYS of
forming a society of veterans to which all
the members would be on plane of equality
and which would enable the families of the
veterans to join in making the meetings of a
social and fraternal character. Many veter-
ans Joined who were not Grand Army men,
making the membership at present more
than hundred.
The headquarters of the association to-day
at Mulberry Point were at the cottage of
William Dowd, the warden of GuilfoId.
After justice had been done to the bountiful
repast which had been prepared, the chair
man of the committee, 81. D. Knowles,
called the assemblage together and after the
singing of some of the old war songs, intro
duced as the first speaker Col. Samuel B.
Horne, of Winsted, Ct, member of Gov.
Army man. Col. Horne spoke very feeling
ly of the attachments which the veterans en-
tertained for one another and urged them all
to guard well the ranks which were so rapid
ly thinning
Gen. VIM. 81. Pierpont, of Fair Haven, a
prominent Grand Army man and an officer
of high rank in the Sons of Veterans, having
been introduced urged upon the old soldiers
present the claims of the Sons of Veterans.
The last speaker was William G. De F.
Dickinson, a Yale junior and son of Captain
William G. Dickinson of the New Haven
postofice.
After the meeting several of those present
enjoyed sail in the yacht Echo, owned by
Captain Thomas Griswold, of Guilford.
Those present were: Colonel and Mrs. S.
B. Horne and Miss Belle B. Horne of Win
sted, who are summering at Short Beach,
General William FL. Pierpont of Fair Haven,
Mrs. William G. Dickinson, and Mr.. G. De
F. Dickinson of New Haven, Francis Wal
lace of Meriden, John r. Burdick of Brook
lyn, N. Y. There were also present from
Madison: John H. Meigs, w. Bristol, G.. W.
Bunnell, Fl. D. Knowles, E. S. Ely, T.
Downe, w. E. Morgan, Charles Appleby
and families. Guilford was represented by
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Griswold and Miss
Lizzie H. Griswold, Mr.. and Mrs. a. w.
Dowd, MIR. and Mrs. George H. Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs. Milo E. Cook, George w. Origin and
many others.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
LOCAL NEW 8.
Brief Mention.

Physicians ledgers at Dormans.
The school ship St. Mary's arrived at New
London yesterday from her European cruise.
The Bridgeport Y. NJ. G. A. expect to give
an excursion on the Rosedale to Glen Island
August 25.
Mrs. Moses Talbot of Naugatuck, who
died aged thirty, was buried yesterday from
st. Francis church there.
In Canton Sunday morning, August IA, it
was so cool that there was little frost on
some of the low grounds.
Mrs A. N. Ramsdell, one of the most
prominent ladies of Groton, died suddenly
Monday from heart disease.
The surveyors are busy locating the route
of the proposed extension of the Derby road
from Derby across the meadows to Shelton.
James A. Roston of 81 Davenport avenue
offers for sale three houses well located on
Davenport avenue, Canal and Silver streets.
]. W. French, who has just died at Sey-
mour, was one of the original auger makers
of the valley, and was selected to make the
exhibit at the centennial.
The business of the Birmingham Electric
Light company is fast outgrowing the origi-
nal plant, and to provide for the lights al
ready ordered the company will put in an
additional turbine water wheel.
Miss Annie Phelps Lord, who died at the
residence of her nephew, John Pease, in Mel
rose, August 8, was the Oldest inhabitant OF
East Windsor, and was born in Enfield Feb
ruary 25, 1904, and was ninety-two years
and ak months old.
Members of Company F, First G. V. A.,
hold their eighth annual reunion at Sergeant
R. Wilcox's Grove Cottage, Branford Point,
on Thursday next. They will meet in this
city at Sergeant Langdale's store, N Orange
street, at $50 a. m, and proceed by stage.
At the hearing at Meriden yesterday de
Reform school trustees vs.. the Meridsn and
Cromwell road the trustees exhibited their
determination to firmly oppose the taking OF
land on the school premises for the railroad
There was no conclusion reached by the ap
praisers.
The trip of the John q. Starin tomorrow
to Glen Island will afford coveted oppor-
tunity for the many who have been waiting
to go when no specially large party was going.
Tomorrow only special small party is going
and family parties and individuals will find
this one of the best opportunities of the sea-
son for days enjoyment.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
THE TWENTIETH G. W.
Their Annual Reunion Thursday of
Next Week.

The twenty-second annual reunion of the
Twentieth Connecticut Volunteers will be
held at Twitchells Massasoit House, Savin
Rock, Thursday, September I, 1887. The
circular says: "Comrade Twitchell has prom
ised us an excellent shore dinner at rs cents
each. Business meeting at twelve o'clock
noep. Free return tickets on the Derby and
Northampton railroads. Excursion cars for
the Rock WI leave Union depot at 9:45 am.
under charge Y Comrade Higgins, who will
have excursion tAekets for members and their
friends. Let us ahAsme together, keep to-
gether, and all our Nets unite as one in
mslzing this one of the 1t of our msny
pleasant reunions"
CAPTAIN S. E. G~AFFEr
H. @. HIGeINs,
WILLIAM AMEs,
A. g. AUSTIN,
Committee.
A. Z. SMITH, Secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
Much Married.

BIRMINGHAM, Aug. 16.-The borough of
Shelton has a little sensation of its own in
the arrest of Mrs. John McSheehy, accused
of bigamy. According to the stories she
has been married no less than seven different
times, and when tired of one man disposed
of him by firing him out of the house, not
waiting for death or divorce before she
married again. A number of her so-called
husbands are still living. Before the justice
she through her counsel asked for an ad-
journment of the hearing of her case until
September 9, and bonds being furnished the
case was continued.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
THOUSANDS TO PARADE.
The Big A. o. HI. State Parade TOsMor


Tomorrow will take place the big State
parade Of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
in this city. It promises to be the largest
and most imposing demonstration ever given
by the order in this State. Divisions will
come here from all parts of the State and
there will be dozen bands in line. Be-
tween 400 and 500 men, comprising the
three divisions and the rifle company of
Hartford, will leave that city on special
early morning train. Colts and Weeds
bands will accompany them. There will be
thirty-eight divisions in line. Preparations
have been made to most Hospitality entertain
the visiting bodies. The Waterbury City
band and Prior's independent drum corps
will make music for the two Waterbury
companies. Wheeler & Wilson's band and
the A. o. n. Rifles of New London will
head the procession. Weeds and Colts
bands of Hartford, Third regiment band of
New London, Norwich City band, Forest
City band of Niddletown, Sassacus drum
corps of New Haven, Thomaston brass band,
Windham brass band and American band
of Rockville will also be in line.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
MANY DEATHS IN JULY.

A Rate of Tvventy-Seven per Thousand
The Omcial Intestinal Figures of
The state Board of Health.
The mortality throughout the State for
July has been excessive. DIR. Lindsey. the
secretary of the State board of health, has
completed his summary for the month. The
total number of deaths in the State during
the month was ,533; the deaths of children
under five years numbered 725. The average
death rate per Thousand based on the July
mortality from the 1872 towns reporting
deaths is 81. The estimated population in
those towns is 679, 0ss, and the estimated
population of the State is 715, 329.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
THE GREAT CORSET SALE

At MendeI &c Freedman's. TIA Chapel
street.
Now Is the Time-Such Bargains In
COrsets as We Offer This Week May
Not occur Again I'm Ten Years-Look
At these Prices:
Madame Foy's skirt supporting corsets
positively worth $1.25, our price 4sc.
Elegant summer corsets, worth $1.25, oul
price 49c.
French woven corsets, worth $1.25, at 69c
One hundred dozen sample corsets, divided
in three lots:
Lot are all styles of SOC and 69c corsets
this lot will be sold at 29c.
Lot are thirteen different styles of sat
cen corsets, plain and embroidered, sold reg
ularly for zoe to 81; this lot will be disposed
of at 39c.
Lot 3 are all the finest corsets such as
Balls, DR.. Gilbert's, Madame Foy's, Madame
Warren's, DIR. Warmers, Loomers cutaway,
etc. Every corset in this lot is retailed in
other stores at from 81 to $3.50; we will
slaughter these corsets at 49c each.
Remember the goods and prices and go to
Mendel & Freedman
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
The Deadly Lightning.

During recent thunder storm in Andover
lightning struck maple tree by the roadside
near the house of J. S. Topliff. Mrs. Janette
Smith, with her little boy Cecil, happened to
be driving by at the time. The horse was
knocked down, the buggy turned over, and
the harness stripped from the horse. Mrs.
Smith and the little boy were severely
shocked, but sustained no serious injury.
The horse lay senseless for some time, but
finally recovered his senses and is now all
right. 1t was very narrow escape for them
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
Her screams Brought Help.

An assault was committed on lower Main
street, Ansonia, Monday night by George
White, 20, on Mamie McKeon, 10, probably
with intention to rape. White was under
the influence of liquor when he met Miss
McKeon and threw her over the fence and
choked her. Her screams drew the neigh
bors who came to the rescue, but White had
fed. Papers are out for his arrest.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

Rev. NJ. S. Phillips of 119 Middletown ave-
nue. writes: To the ''young people of the
Shelter House, Pine Orchard" wish to ex-
tend my thanks for the gift and words of
friendship and encouragement contained in
the note handed me at Stony Creek church
on Sunday, the 18th. Their names are I'M
known to me, though they have been occa-
sional attendants at the Stony Creek church,
which I am supplying. May the giver of all
good reward each of these unknown friends
in both temporal and spiritual things.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

IL you feel as though water was gathering
around the heart (heart dropsy) or have heart
rheumatism, palpitation of the heart, with
auffocation, sympathetic heart trouble, DR..
KiImer's Ocean Weed regulates, corrects and
cures.
Sold and recommended by Wells q CAL
houn, Wholesale Agents, New Haven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
PricEed hva RnIlhead.

About two weeks ago R. w. Holmes, of
Danbury, was fishing and pricked his hand
with the horn of a bullhead. The wound
poisoned the hand and caused swelling and
Inflammation extending to the elbow. 1t was
thought at one time that amputation would
be necessary, but this danger is believed to
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

The house of George Elliot in Clinton was
broken into and robbed Sunday night, and
several hundred dollars worth of silverware
was carried off Mr.. Elliot is father of Ely
A. Elliot, of Elliot, Blinn G Co., the State
street grocers.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
wednesday, August ~. 1857.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

AIlcock's Porous Plasters-At Druggists.
Black Lace Flouncing-Mendel & Freedman.
Business College,. A. Cargill.
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy-At Druggists
For Rent-Barn-2s5 Quinnipiac Street.
For e-Restaurant-259 Church Street.
Hoods Sarsaparllla-At Druggists.
Just the Thing for Camp-Mendel & Freedman.
Last and Best-Howe & Stetson.
Lunch Baskets-American Tea Company.
Many Bargains-Mendel & Freedman.
Petition for Divorce-Pardee VS.. Pardee.
Silk Umbrellas-Mendel & Freedman.
The Game Season Opened-C. E. Hart.
The Great Corset Sale-Mehdel Freedman.
Neutrality-suspicious. Safe Company.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

FOF ADUBlW&A EHOFBe.
James Curran and Frank Favette were ar
rested last night for abusing and overdriving
horse belonging to AID. Hall, the Grown
street iveryman.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
THE TOWNS NEW DAM.

SprinssIde Farm Dam swept Away
Last Spring to be Replaced-Sunday
Town Business Transacted by the
Board of Selectmen Last Evening.
The board of selectmen met last evening
and approved monthly bills as follows:
Outside poor $319.45, roads and bridges
$465.56, Springside farm SHY, old farm
$3.50, construction $22.50 new almshouse
$14.25, general account $57.82, insane
$22.75.
A special committee was appointed some
time ago to consider the ACCESSIBILITY of build
ing new dam at Springside farm to replace
the old one swept away by the floods last
spring. The committee reported favorably
on the erection of the dam. The building of
the dam was left to the committee on con-
struction and repairs.
The committee on roads and bridges re-
ported that no action had yet been taken on
the Beaver Ponds petition.
The same committee reported that Foun-
tain street, Westville, had been top dressed
and completed.
The repairing of Fitch street, Westville,
which is in very bad condition, was left to
the committee on roads and bridges with
power.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON D. c., Aug II, 1887, Am. J
For New England: Fair weather. northwest
winds becoming variable, slight changes in tenn
perature.
For eastern New York: Fair weather. northerly
winds becoming variable, cooler in the northern
portion, stationary temperature in the southern
portion.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
for corsets.

Here are a Few of the Many Bargains
In Our Mems Furnishing Department
Read and Remember Prices.
Eight styles 4-ply linen collars worth 15c
at &c each.
Celluloid collars 1890, worth 25c.
Heavy Apply linen cuffs, our price 1890 a
pair.
Unbleached balbriggan socks, full regular
made, worth zoe, at 7c pair.
Fine French percale shirts, unlaundried,
three collars and cuffs, worth $1.25, at 69c.
Good elastic web suspenders worth 25c, at
10c.
Real balbriggan shirts and drawers, former
price SOC, at 24c.
Fine twilled jean drawers worth Soc, at
24c.
For Bargains go to
MendeI &c Freedman's.
772 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

Are you weak and weary, overworkes and
tired? Hoods Sarsaparilla is J4st the meo;.
cine to purify your blood and give yor
strength.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

One or Two Tablespoonful Will Re.
1leve
Cholera morbus, dysentery, cramps or collie
Immediately. ''Of What, Doctors" cob
yes, Goes Dyspepsia Cure. It is equally
good in all cases of sick headache, heartburn
constipation, as we'll as dyspepsia, indiges
ton and all variations of these troubles" Il
you did not get bottle yesterday do SO to-
day without fail.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

The corner stone of the Bennington, VT,
battle monument was laid yesterday after
noon with imposing ceremonies and in the
presence of the largest crowd gathered in the
village
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17

Subscription Rates.
Ola YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $500;
THREI MONTHS, $3.50; ONE MONTH, 80
CENTS. ONE WEEK, Is GENTS; SINGLE
COPIES, GENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-17
DIEnIN srRArFoRD.
A Great Granddaughter of Jonatha
Edwards-Burial In the Old Cemetel


A Great Granddaughter of Jonathan
Edwards-Burial In the Old Cemetery
Here To-Day.
Miss Mary Edwards, an aged representa-
tive of an ancient and distinguished family,
died at her residence on Elm street, STRAIT
ford, Monday of heart disease. Deceased
was daughter of Judge Ogden Edwards, a
distinguished jurist and wit of New York,
and intimate friend and near relative Of
Aaron Burr; granddaughter of Judge
Pierrepont Edwards and great granddaugh.
ter of Jonathan Edwards, the great divine.
Miss Edwards went to Stratford some four
teen years ago and bought and repaired the
So called Turk property, where she has since
resided with her sister, who with two broth
ers survive her. The funeral will be held
to-day at 10 O'Clock at her late residence.
The remains will be inferred in the family
plot in Grove street cemetery, New Haven,
in which SO many distinguished people have
been buried, including Governor 81. w. Ed
wards, Judge Pierrepont Edwards, Judge
Ogden Edwards, and his cousin Fl. P. Ed
wards, judge of the Supreme court of New
York.
RegImenIaI Reunions To-day.
Many will attend the reunion of the Eigh-
tenth and Twenty-sixth regiments on we'd
nesday, the former at Mystic Island and the
Twenty at Lyle's Beach, on Fishers
Island. Both regiments went to the "front"
in 1962-twenty-fve years ago.
The Seventeenth G. V. reunion takes place
at Danbury August 81. Letters have been
received from Colonel Van Warner, ex-May-
or Grace, ex-Postmaster General James from
New York, and Governor Lounsbury and
staff that they positively will be present.
General Sigel writes that he probably will
be present. Generals Barlow and Ames are
expected also; also General D. N. Couch.
This reunion August 81 will surpass all
others ever held in Danbury and will take
the place of what should be a grand celebra-
ton of the two hundredth anniversary of the
incorporation of the town. The reunion this
year is the silver anniversary of the Seven
tenth Connecticut Volunteers, being just
twenty-five years on the 28th of August
since they were mustered into the service.